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The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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With over 85 years of heritage, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has grown alongside Hong Kong, contributing significantly to its society and economy. Aspiring to be an innovative world-class university, PolyU pursues excellence in education, research, and knowledge transfer. Guided by the motto “To learn and to apply, for the benefit of mankind,” it nurtures globally-minded, socially responsible leaders and professionals. The University drives impactful research and innovation for societal benefit. This commitment to excellence has earned PolyU widespread recognition, consistently placing it among the world’s top 100 universities.
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Dr. Fresh, a PolyU-incubated biotech startup. Dr. Fresh brings lab-grade food science to gym bag. Our patented packs use natural plant extracts to actively eliminate mold and sweat odors for up to fiv ... -
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ZenxTag's Biomarker Sensing Technology is a low-cost, paper-based smart label system that detects specific spoilage biomarkers, such as mercaptans, biogenic amines, and ethylene, through visible color ... -
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AkkMore is an innovative, mushroom-extracted natural fat replacer. It enables the creation of high-quality "clean-label" food products, such as gelato and bakery items, by significantly reducing fat a ... -
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The global transition to renewable energy remains a critical challenge: hot spots. Traditional solutions require costly and complex circuit modifications, limiting scalability and economic viability. ... -
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BreathingCORE is a PolyU-backed green technology venture that tackles air pollution through integrated zero-energy purification, biodegradable materials, and sustainability education. Unlike passive p ... -
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To promote the broader recycling of construction waste, carbon-capturing bacteria (CCB) will be enriched for biomineralization to accelerate carbonization and enhance recycled aggregates (RAs). The en ... -
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Sustainability BIM Assessor is a smart, all in one tool that quickly checks how environmentally friendly existing buildings are. Using digital building data and information, it automatically measures ... -
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This project develops novel two-dimensional ruthenium- and iridium-based oxide nanomaterials to make water electrolysis more efficient and stable, enabling cleaner and lower-cost hydrogen and oxygen p ... -
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The project develops cost-effective Ru-based alternatives, having created SbRuO2 with 3.5 times higher mass activity and 40 times better cost efficiency than commercial IrO₂ at 1.5V. Industrial adopti ... -
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Ammonia-Powered Zero-Carbon Versatile-Energy Supply System is an intelligent, ammonia-fuelled energy hub that uses proprietary catalysts and digital sensing controls to convert ammonia into hydrogen a ... -
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This project creates a topology-optimized artificial reef from upcycled oyster shell powder to restore pearl oyster reefs. It boosts oyster settlement, filtration, and habitat complexity, outperformin ... -
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Solar photovoltaic vacuum glazing (SPVG) combines solar power generation with ultra-high thermal insulation. It reduces building energy demand and produces clean electricity while improving occupant c ... -
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This smart coating reflects solar heat to passively cool surfaces, reducing cooling needs. Simultaneously, it harvests unused parts of sunlight to generate electricity. One innovative layer delivers d ...
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PolyU advances research from air quality monitoring to environmental greening, paving the way for a sustainable tomorrow PolyU is committed to advancing science‑driven solutions for some of the world’ ... -
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is an innovative world-class university committed to nurturing socially responsible professionals and leaders who possess a strong sense of national pride ...